Legras does not make many half-bottles of this cuvée, and it has been quite a while since we have been able to offer it in this small format, but today we have a nice batch at domaine-direct pricing. This is the workhorse of the estate and one of the best buys in Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs, produced entirely from Chardonnay grown in Chouilly and showing the energetic, focused, and serious Legras house style in a remarkably crowd-pleasing package. The Champagnes here have only improved since the construction of the new state-of-the-art winery, and Julien Barbier has even begun incorporating a touch of oak into select cuvées, with excellent results. The NV Blanc de Blancs spends at least three years on the lees and is finished with a dosage of around 7 grams per liter, giving it a beautiful balance of richness, freshness and precision. Citrus, yellow fruits, and pear are joined by white flowers, subtle brioche, and a distinctly steely, chalky minerality, with a fine mousse and an invigorating, saline finish. R. & L. Legras has long been a favorite in Michelin-starred restaurants throughout France, and this bottling has consistently ranked among our top sellers for good reason. It makes an ideal house pour and has the polish to impress even very discerning Champagne drinkers. In this rare half-bottle format and at this price it is extremely difficult to beat and come highly reccomended!